Sitting in the rig
I am overwhelmed by the beauty
Thankful to be out
Time beyond the confines of home…
Last week I was asked by a friend
“Is it worth it?”
Regarding increased symptoms
The additional pain, stomach knots, cramping
That are inevitable when I leave the house…
Without hesitation I respond
“Yes…it is the only piece I have left of who I was”
Tears well as I hear myself speak
The magnitude of all that has changed
The toll that chronic illness and pain have cost…
Gazing up the trees
As they stretch towards the sky
I am reminded how small I am
How precious a gift each day truly is
I know I stubbornly cling to this last piece…
Chronic pain and conditions wreak havoc
Testing every aspect with no stone unturned
Every relationship is tried to its bursting point
Faith becomes a precious lifeline…
I have been tested and tried
Beyond anything I could have imagined
reassured with each new day
To continue to…
Mom Is Sick -- For Parents & Kids 
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